Identification device



INVENTOR Pecan M. KNUDSEN BY I i i 8 ATTORNEY P. M. KNUDSEN IDENTIFICATION DEVICE hnnunu nut,

Filed Feb. 18. 1955 Feb. 4, 1936.

Patented Feb. 4, 1936 iJNiiiZD STATES PATENT OFFICE 4 Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in an identification device.

The invention has for an object the construction of a device as mentioned which is characterized by a small member formed with a plurality of straight passages from one end to the other, and translucent or transparent identification markers in each passage.

Still further, the invention contemplates the construction of the member in such a manner that it may be mounted upon a pencil, pen, or the like, or be carried in ones purse, pocket and the like.

Still further, the invention contemplates the teaching of an arrangement wherein each of the markers is formed with identification matter, such as a letter, number, or picture. A device of this type may be given to children, and if they are lost, assist in locating their parents, or it may be carried by detectives and others for identification of criminals. In the latter case, the markers have pictures of the criminal so that if a detective sees a person resembling the criminal, he may compare the person with the picture.

A still further object of this invention is the construction of a modified form of the device wherein it contains a plurality of discs, each of which is provided with identification markers, and an arrangement wherein any one of the discs may be selectively placed in an operative position to expose its markers through the passage of the member.

It is still further proposed to so arrange a casing of the device that the discs may be removed and replaced when desired.

Another one of the objects of this invention is the construction of the markers of transparent or translucent material so that the member may be held up against a lamp and a person may look through the passages selectively for seeing the markings on the markers.

Still further the invention proposes the construction of a device as mentioned which is simple and durable and which can be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

For further comprehension of the invention and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawing, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawing forming a material part of this disclosure:--

Fig. l is a side elevational view of an indentification device, according to this invention, shown mounted on a pencil.

Fig. 2 is an end elevational view of the identification device illustrated in Fig. 1, seen as though looking in the direction of the line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary enlarged sectional view taken on the line 33 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of several of the markers used in the device.

Fig. 5 is a transverse vertical sectional View of an identification device constructed according to another embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 6 is a horizontal sectional view taken on the line 66 of Fig. 5.

The identification marker, according to this invention, comprises a member [9 formed with a plurality of passages H from one of the ends to the other. A translucent identification marker I2 is mounted transversely in each of the passages. The passages H are formed with a reduced end producing a shoulder l3 upon which the translucent markers may rest. These translucent markers preferably are forced into the passages so as to maintain fixed positions. They may be removed only by the insertion of a rod into the reduced ends of the passages to force the markers from the large ends. Thus they may be replaced when desired.

The member ID is formed with a central opening l4 adapting the device to be engaged upon the end of a pencil, such as pencil 15. The opening I4 is designed for a particular style of pencil or pen, and in such event is a tight fit upon the object so as not to become readily lost.

In Fig. 4 several of the markers are shown. The marker indicated by reference numeral IZ is formed with a letter. The one indicated by numeral I2 is provided with a picture, and the one indicated by I2, with another picture. It should be understood that any type of identification mark may be placed upon the markers, which marks may be related to each other or be entirely unrelated.

In Figs. 5 and 6 another embodiment of the invention has been disclosed in which the device comprises a member 26 formed with a plurality of straight passages 2| extending from one end to the other end. This member is of hollow construction and has a recessed opening 26 formed in from one end. A plurality of discs 21 are ranged in juxtaposition within the openings 26 and are rotatively movable as hereinafter fur- ,ther described. Each of the discs 21 is formed With openings adapted to align with the passages ticular disc.

2| in a certain position of the discs. Within these openings there are mounted markers 22 similar to those previously described. The discs 21 are held within the recess 25 by a removable cap 28 engaged upon the member 28 and closing the open end. This cap 28 is also formed with openings aligning with the passages 2|.

The wall of the recess 26 is formed with a longitudinal slot 29. Each of the discs 21 is provided with a projection 39 extending within the slot 29. The slot is of much greater width than the width of the projections 3Q so that each of the discs may be selectively turned. The lower two discs, indicated by reference numerals 27, are dummy discs. These discs have small projecting fingers 30' projecting into the lower portion of the groove 29, but within the outer wall of the member 20. The lower portion of the groove 29, indicated by reference numeral 29, is reduced so that the discs 21 are held against rotation. Since the fingers 35 do not project past the wall of the member, the cap 28 may, and is, threadedly engaged upon the member 29.

Each of the discs are formed with twice as many openings as there are passages 2|, and the markers 22 are mounted in alternate passages only. With this arrangement, the discs 27 are capable of being in certain rotative positions in which one may look through all of the passages 2! without restriction. Anyone of the discs 21 may be turned as limited by the opening 29 to a position in which when one looks through the passages 26 one will see the markers of that par- With this construction the number of identification markers are greatly increased. While in the prior form the number of markers are limited to the number of passages, in this embodiment of the invention the number of markers are limited to the number of operative discs multiplied by the number of passages. This form of the invention is of special value to detectives and other persons looking for a large number of diiierent individuals.

The operation of the devices will be readily understood from the previous explanation. It is pointed out that in order to see any of the mark ers it is necessary that the identification devices be held up to an electric lamp or other brightly illuminated area, whereupon the translucent markers will becomeclearly visible and clearly show its mark.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiment of my invention it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise construction herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:-

1. An identification device, comprising a member and a plurality of discs in juxtaposition, and said member and discs being formed with a plurality of straight passages from one end to the other, said discs being formed with additional passages, identification markers in said additional passages, and said discs being movable to be rotated to positions in which the identification markers of any discs may be aligned with the passages in said member.

2. An identification device, comprising a member and a plurality of discs in juxtaposition, and said member and discs being formed with a plurality of straight passages from one end to the other, said discs being formed with additional passages, identification markers in said additional passages, and said discs being movable to be rotated to positions in which the identification markers of any disc may be aligned with the passages in said member, said member being provided with a removable cover for facilitating the removal of said discs.

3. An identification device, comprising a member and a plurality of discs in juxtaposition, and said member and discs being formed with a plurality of straight passages from one end to the other, said discs being formed with additional passages, identification markers in said additional passages, and said discs being movable to be rotated to positions in which the identification markers of any disc may be aligned with the passages in said member, said member being of substantially cylindrical shape and formed with a base provided with said passages, and with a cylindrical wall forming a compartment for said discs.

4. An identification device comprising a member and a plurality of discs in juxtaposition, and said member and discs being formed with a plurality of straight passages from one end to the other, said discs being formed with additional passages, identification markers in said additional passages, and said discs being movable to be rotated to positions in which the identification markers of any disc may be aligned with the passages in said member, said member being of substantially cylindrical shape and formed with a base provided with said passages, and with a cylindrical wall forming a compartment for said discs, said cylindrical wall having a longitudinal groove and each of said discs being formed with a finger projecting into said groove by which the discs may be selectively moved to the positions before stated.

PEDER M. KNUDSEN. 

